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SATURDAY 5 JULY 2025
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WELCOME
Newport Pagnell Carnival are hosting their annual
Carnival and have teamed up with us, BCS Events to bring
a fun 5K on Saturday 5th July 2025.
Here at BCS Events we provide a team of well-trained,
experienced stewards and crew to aid your race,
maintain the rules, but also make the experience an
enjoyable one.
The ‘Serious’ 5K will be UKA affiliated. The ‘Family Fun’ 5K is
not held under UKA rules. Both routes follow the same
course but there will be two separate results lists on
Results Base.
Newport Pagnell Carnival 5K (the ‘Serious One’) will be
kicking off at 12PM. This event is for those aged 11 and
above looking to commit themselves to a UKA affiliated,
5K challenge and potential PB.
You can view the course measurement certificate HERE
and the Run Britain License HERE.
If you are looking to take part in a Fun Run with your
friends and family, the Newport Pagnell Carnival Family
5K (the Family Fun One) is the one for you! It is open to
everyone to run, jog, walk, buggy push and enjoy! This will
be kicking off shortly after the ‘Serious One’.
EVENT VENUES
The start and finish lines for the 5K are in different locations.
You’ll start your run in Blakelands Business Park.
You’ll finish by following the path around the Carnival Meadow
and into the main arena, where you’ll cross the finish line.
To help you return to the start area after the race, the carnival
have arranged a limited number of electric scooters, which will be
available near Willen Gate. These are offered on a first-come, first-
served basis.
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START LINE LOCATION
Address
Blakelands Industrial Estate, Tanners Dr,
Blakelands, Milton Keynes MK14 5BN
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FINISH LINE LOCATION
Address
Riverside Meadow, Dove Close, Newport
Pagnell, MK16 9DA
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PARKING - START LINE
We strongly advise runners to walk to the start line or get dropped off, if
possible, to reduce traffic in the start area.
For anyone coming from outside the town, there will be local car parks
near the start line:
Tongwell Lake Car Park
Brunswick Court, Yeomans Dr, Blakelands, Milton Keynes MK14 5LR
(1.1 miles)
Google Maps Link
Willen Pavilion Car Park
Linford Ln, Willen, Milton Keynes MK15 9DL (2 miles)
Google Maps Link
Linford Manor Park 1
Marsh Dr, Great Linford, Milton Keynes MK14 5AS (1 mile)
Google Maps Link
Linford Manor Park 2
Parklands, Great Linford, Milton Keynes MK14 5DZ (1.2 miles)
Google Maps Link
Willen Lane Car Park (0.9 miles)
Google Maps Link
Stonepit Field Car Park
Wolverton Rd, Oakridge Park, Great Linford, Milton Keynes MK14 5AT
(1.5 miles)
Google Maps Link
🚫 Please note: There is no parking in Tanners Drive – this area is reserved
for Carnival Parade entrants only. Do not attempt to access Tanners Drive
by car, as you will be turned away and may cause delays to yourself and
others.
After the race and once you’ve enjoyed the Carnival festivities, it’s an easy
3K walk or jog back to the start line.
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PARKING - FINISH LINE
Parking is on the Carnival field.
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🚫 Please DO NOT park in the residential streets, there is room for
all on the meadow.
You can access the Carnival field via Welland Drive – use the
postcode MK16 9DX. The route to the parking is signposted with
BLUE arrows.
Directions to parking
Turn onto Severn Drive (By Harben House not Kings Arms)
Take a left onto Thames Drive
Take a left again into Welland Drive
Follow Welland Drive until the road forks in the left. There is a
gate onto the field
Go through the gate
Follow the path to the right again following the blue arrows.
If you do choose to park in the Carnival Meadow please note,
you will not be able to leave until roads open again (approx
1.30pm), but there’s lots on the meadow to keep you
entertained until then!
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Race bibs and pre-purchased T-shirts can be collected in
advance from the Body Limits Expo on:
Thursday 3rd July 2025
8:00AM – 8:00PM
Body Limits, 99 Wolverton Rd, Newport Pagnell, MK16 8HX
What’s happening at the Expo:
✅ Race Bib Collection
👕 T-Shirt Collection (for those who pre-purchased)
💆 Get loosened up with a pre-run massage (pre-booked
only)
🏃♂️ Warm-up & cool-down advice from expert Alex Venning
Can’t make it to the Expo?
Race packs can be collected from the Start Line on Tanners
Drive from 11:00AM on race day.
T-shirts will be available for collection from the Finish Line.
Additional T-shirts may be available for purchase at the Finish
Line - first come, first served, while stock lasts.
RACE BIB & T-SHIRT
COLLECTION
Buy Your T-Shirts Here
PRE-PURCHAED T-SHIRT SALES END ON TUESDAY 1 JULY AT MIDNIGHT
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View The Route Here
THE ROUTE
The route begins at Tanner’s Drive Industrial estate and heads towards
Wolverton Road, proceeding towards the bustling high street of Newport
Pagnell. The path includes the iconic Tickford Bridge, a prominent
historical landmark. The journey continues by Harben House, and
concludes at Riverside Meadow. Whether it is for a leisurely stroll or a
quick run, the route offers a beautiful scenic view of Newport Pagnell with
its mix of industrial and natural landscapes.
The Newport Pagnell Carnival Parade will begin once the last runners in
the Family Fun 5k have started. You must run ahead of the carnival
parade at all times making the cut-off (approximately 1 hour.)
There will be water stations at the start and finish line and outside Body
Limits which is around 2.2km. We advise you to bring a small bottle of
water if you feel you need it on route.
HELPFUL INFORMATION
BAG DROP
A secure bag drop is available at the start line, although all items are left at
your own risk. Bags will be taken to the finish for collection on the meadow.
You must show your race number to collect your belongings.
Bags should be no larger than 45 x 36 x 20cm (about the size of a small
rucksack). Large bags will not be accepted.
TOILETS
There will be portaloos at the start and finish venues.
LOST OR FOUND CHILDREN
All stewards and crew members are fully briefed on how to deal with these
situations. If you, as a member of the public, get into a situation of finding a
child without a parent or guardian, or yourself have lost a child, please
contact the nearest member of the BCS Events or Newport Pagnell Carnival
team who will assist you with your needs.
The team can be recognised by their high visibility vest.
PRIZES
All finisher’s will receive a metal or wooden medal for completing the race.
Those with Orange race bibs will receive a metal medal and those with Green
bibs, a wooden medal.
There will be a prize giving at 12:30PM from the Carnival Meadow - prizes will
be awarded to the Top 3 Male and Female in the ‘Serious 5K’. New for 2025,
there will be a prize for the best dressed in our Fancy Dress Competition!
PHOTOGRAPHY
A photographer will be positioned on the iconic Tickford Bridge to take your
epic action shots! A link to the images will be shared via email once they are
made available to us.
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At 11:55AM we’ll have a race briefing. Any last-minute changes will be
communicated to you here.
There will be a lead car. The course takes place on closed roads and
marshals are positioned around the route to stop traffic.
The course is signed with black on yellow arrows.
Please let us know if once you have started the race, you are no longer
able to finish.
In line with UKA rules, anyone taking part in the ‘Serious 5K’ may only run
with bone conduction headphones.
The ‘Family Fun 5K’ is not held under UKA rules, so headphones are
allowed. However, we strongly advise against wearing any headphones
during the event to ensure you can hear instructions from crew
members or fellow runners - especially if they need to alert you to
anything important.
Be aware of hazards and watch for uneven ground, especially once you
arrive at the carnival field.
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MEDICAL INFORMATION
FIRST AID AND EMERGENCIES
For all issues with participants or spectators, whether it is an emergency or
not, please contact Race HQ through one of our marshals or crew members.
Medical cover provided by: Acute Ambulance Medical Services (AAMS)
PERSONAL MEDICAL DETAILS
The rear of your race bib is printed with space for you to fill out any pre-
existing medical conditions. It will allow our medical team to provide you
with the correct treatment as quickly as possible.
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CELEBRATE YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS WITH A BESPOKE NOTCH BRACELET! 🏅
We’ve partnered with Notch Bracelets to bring you a unique way to
commemorate your running milestones!
🌟 Custom running bracelets designed exclusively for our athletes
🏆 Add engraved Notches for each race, PB, or special moment
🔗 Wear your journey and showcase your accomplishments.
👉 Buy your Notch bracelet and Notches HERE
JOIN US AS A VOLUNTEER AT THE NEWPORT PAGNELL CARNIVAL 5K!
Volunteering at our events is a fantastic way to support runners, soak up
the atmosphere, and be part of something special! We’re looking for
volunteers for the Finish Line based at Riverside Meadow.
Approx. timings 11:45AM - 1PM
🎁 Volunteer Perk: Free entry to next year’s Newport Pagnell 5K as a thank
you!
Interested? Sign up using the form below – we’d love to have you on
board!
11:00
Registration Opens
11:55
Race Briefing
Bag Drop Closes
12:00
Serious 5K Race Start
12:02
Family Fun Run 5K Race Start
13:10
Race Cut Off
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